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When Earth Day began 38 years ago, "saving the planet" still was mostly the pursuit of fringe groups. More

During the vigil, Americans who have lost their battle with brain tumors are recognized and remembered, said Julie Houston, president of the BTAO. More

Judge Larry Standley, a 1975 Aldine High alumnus, gives Aldine students an up-close look at the judicial system during a recent visit to Criminal Court #6. Aldine High School Law & Public Service Academy ... More

Harris Academy librarian named SHSU Distinguished Educator Librarian Dixie Allen ALDINE- Harris Academy Librarian Dixie Allen has been named the Sam Houston State University's Distinguished Educator of the Year ... More

Kubo's Sushi Bar and Grill was rated as Zagat's top Japanese restaurant in Houston, Texas, in 2005 but this is 2008, and in my opinion this is not the best sushi restaurant in Houston, although it is certainly ... More

Houston Business Journal - by Christine Hall Reporter Hillwood has sold 62 acres of its Sienna South project to Fort Bend Independent School District. More

Houston Business Journal - by Ford Gunter Reporter The City of Houston has received $400,000 from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to clean up "brownfield" sites, or sites where development or reuse are ... More

Passenger's death prompts call for tougher charge The passenger in a weekend traffic accident in north Harris County has died and investigators plan to ask prosecutors to upgrade a charge against the driver, ... More

By JOHN MORITZ AUSTIN -- Less than a week after upholding the constitutionality of lethal injections, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday gave Texas and two other states the go-ahead to resume executions after a ... More

The passenger in a weekend traffic accident in north Harris County has died and investigators plan to ask prosecutors to upgrade a charge against the driver, sheriff's officials said. More